Anxiety has become one of the most talked-about mental health issues in recent years—and for good reason. Anxiety is complex and often personal, but there are clear patterns that help explain why it feels so widespread today.

Do you worry all the time about non-specific things? Do you get butterflies in your stomach the night before going on vacation or taking a big exam? Does your heart pound before asking your boss of a raise? Are you worried about family problems? These feelings of anxiety are a normal reaction to stress, a natural reaction to every day events.